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Aging Study Focus Area (45 s.h.)

Objective

The MPH with an aging studies focus is proposed to take advantage of two programs at the UI: the Aging Studies Certificate offered by the Aging Studies Program and the MPH offered by the CPH.

This interdisciplinary program requires approximately two years of study. Students completing the program will be prepared to apply competencies in public health practice in the context of the societal need for new and more effective responses to public health concerns related to the growth of the elderly population. The student admitted to this focus area is expected to complete both the degree requirements for the MPH and the certificate requirements in Aging Studies.

Graduates of the Aging Studies MPH focus area will be able to:

  1. 1. Understand the demography of aging and its consequences for the public's health.
  2. Define the specific public health issues of greatest concern to the elderly.
  3. Understand the specific health service needs and the implications of those needs on the health care system.
  4. Develop communication, planning and analytic skills to function effectively in agencies. providing public health services to the elderly.
  5. Work with elderly individuals and groups mindful of the special cultural and ethical concerns that may apply to them.

Prerequisite

Applicants must have completed a college entry level algebra course and a college entry level biology course.

MPH Core Courses (18 s.h.)

The following course work is required for all MPH students. Students must earn ≥ B- (2.67) on each core course and must earn a ≥ B (3.0) cumulative grade point average on all core courses. When necessary, a student may repeat courses to achieve this standard.

170:101 Introduction to Public Health Practice [Su./Fall] 1 3 s.h.
171:161 Introduction to Biostatistics [Fall/Spr./Su.] 3 s.h.
172:101 Intro to Health Promotion and Disease Prevention [Fall/Spr.] 3 s.h.
173:140 Epidemiology I: Principles [Fall/Spr./Su.] 3 s.h.
174:102

Introduction to the US Healthcare System [Su.]

or

 3 s.h.
174:200 Introduction to Health Care Organization and Policy 2 (same as: 173:280) [Fall] 3 s.h.
175:197 Environmental Health [Fall/Spr.] 3 s.h.

1 MPH students who enrolled in the course when entitled Public Health Practice meet degree requirements.
2 Effective fall 2001, the course number changed from 175:202. Previously it was 63:202. MPH students enrolled in this course under previous numbers meet degree requirements.

Practicum Requirement (3 s.h)

170:299 The MPH Practicum Experience [Fall/Spr./Su.] 3 s.h.

The experience from this course, including a final written report and oral presentation in an appropriate public forum such as a departmental seminar constitutes the final examination for the MPH.

Pre-Requisite:

Students should complete all Core Courses prior to registering for the Practicum. In special circumstances, students may request to take a Core Course concurrently with the Practicum.

For additional information, regarding the practicum experience, please visit the official practicum website.

Bioscience Requirement* (3 or 4 s.h.)

069:133 Introduction to Human Pathology [Fall] 4 s.h.
069:270 Pathogenesis of Major Human Diseases [Spr.] 3 s.h.
096:114 Human Pathophysiology: Organ Systems  [Fall/Spr.] 3 s.h.
096:115 Human Pathophysiology: Cellular/Neuro/Immune [Fall/Spr.] 3 s.h.

*Some programs have proposed that this be replaced with a three-hour elective. You will be informed if this affects your degree and you will have the option of completing the requirement either way.

Aging Focus Electives

Students must complete the requirements of the Aging Studies Certificate program. For information on the requirements, please see their web page at http://www.uiowa.edu/~interdi/aging/and contact the Aging Studies Program office to enroll in the Certificate Program.

Summary of Degree Requirements

MPH Core 18 s.h.
Practicum 3 s.h.
Bioscience 3 or 4 s.h.
Required Focus Courses Are defined by the Aging Studies Certificate Program.
Total 45 s.h.

 

  
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